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Find the latest news releases and media gallery for The Music Center & Gloria Molina Grand Park News & Media

Latest Press Releases

  • TODAY'S SPECIAL: The Music Center Welcomes Chef Adolfo Perez to Abernethy's Restaurant

    April 25, 2025

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  • Meet the Grand Prize Winners in 'The Music Center's 37th Annual Spotlight' Performing Arts Competition!

    April 23, 2025

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  • SUNSHINY DAYS: Celebrate Summer at The Music Center!

    April 18, 2025

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  • FAMILY TIME: Get Ready for 'The Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day'

    March 25, 2025

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  • THRILL OF BRAZIL: Grupo Corpo Returns to The Music Center, May 2–4, 2025

    March 18, 2025

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Media Contacts

Please reach out to us for any press or media-related inquiries regarding The Music Center or Gloria Molina Grand Park.

  • Gil Diaz

    (213) 972-3332
    gdiaz@musiccenter.org

  • Lisa Ducore

    (213) 972-2238
    lducore@musiccenter.org 

  • Bonnie Goodman

    (213) 972-3338
    bgoodman@musiccenter.org 

News Release Archive

  • March 6, 2025: SPRING 'SPECIAL': Announcing 'The Music Center's Dance DTLA: Special Edition'
  • February 26, 2025: A 'SACRED' EXPERIENCE: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to The Music Center — April 2-6, 2025
  • February 19, 2025: 'SPOT' ON: 113 Local High School Students Become Semifinalists in 'The Music Center's 37th Annual Spotlight' Competition
  • February 5, 2025: 13,500+ Local Students to Experience Joy and Connection at The Music Center
  • January 22, 2025: STARRY NIGHT: 'The Music Center Presents: The Gift' — Plus LeVar Burton!
  • January 6, 2025: BOLD & BREATHTAKING: Batsheva Dance Company Makes Its Debut at The Music Center with 'MOMO'
  • November 21, 2024: RING IN 2025 DTLA STYLE: Announcing 'Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA'
  • November 15, 2024: ‘L.A. County Holiday Celebration’ Celebrates 65 years and the Artistry of Los Angeles on Dec. 24
  • October 13, 2024: WITNESS HISTORY: Urban Bush Women Launches The Music Center's 2024–2025 Dance Season at Mark Taper Forum
  • September 25, 2024: Announcing "Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos"
  • September 12, 2024: 'FALL' IN LOVE WITH THE ARTS: The Music Center Announces Abundant Fall Season of Artistic Experiences
  • September 5, 2024: WHAT'S COOKING: The Music Center Welcomes Chef Pyet Despain and Her Native American Cuisine to Abernethy's Restaurant
  • August 22, 2024: AI TAKEOVER: Announcing 'The Music Center Presents: A More Than Human Tongue' Art Residency
  • August 7, 2024: Applications Now Open for 'The Music Center's 37th Annual Spotlight' Performing Arts Competition
  • July 30, 2024: The Music Center Welcomes Six Prominent L.A. Business and Community Leaders to Its Board of Directors
  • July 8, 2024: 20 AND COUNTING: All Angelenos Invited to 'The Music Center's Dance DTLA Birthday Bash'
  • June 17, 2024: 'FAMILY' LOVE: Sister Sledge to Perform Free Outdoor Summer Concert at The Music Center
  • June 12, 2024: BAILEMOS! Ballet Hispánico's "Doña Perón" Brings The Music Center's Dance Season to a Thunderous Close
  • June 10, 2024: BLK EXCELLENCE: Artist & Filmmaker Kahlil Joseph's "BLKNWS" Blooms at The Music Center
  • May 29, 2024: UP, UP & AWAY: 800 Drones + Ferris Wheel Take Over "Gloria Molina Grand Park's 4th of July Block Party"
  • May 8, 2024: BREATHTAKING: The Joffrey Ballet's L.A. Debut of 'Anna Karenina' to Mesmerize Audiences at The Music Center
  • April 30, 2024: BRAVO! Announcing the Grand Prize Finalists of "The Music Center's 36th Annual Spotlight" Performing Arts Competition
  • April 25, 2024: DANCE FEARLESSLY: Announcing the 2024–2025 Season of 'Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center'
  • April 9, 2024: GET CENTERED: Gloria Molina Grand Park is Ultimate Destination for Mental Health Awareness Month
  • March 18, 2024: BE IN THE KNOW: Experience The Music Center This Spring and Summer
  • March 14, 2024: FAMILY AFFAIR: Angelenos of All Ages and Abilities Invited to 'The Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day'
  • March 7, 2024: 'SPOTLIGHT' ON 114: The Music Center Announces Semifinalists in SoCal Performing Arts Student Competition
  • February 25, 2024: OPENS MARCH 5: Introducing The Music Center's First-Ever Interactive AR Art Exhibit
  • February 13, 2024: EXCLUSIVE SOCAL RESIDENCY: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at The Music Center – March 20-24, 2024
  • February 7, 2024: 30K+ STUDENTS: The Music Center to Become Ultimate Performing Arts Destination Over Four Days
  • January 24, 2024: NEW YEAR, NEW FOOD: The Music Center Announces Start of Chef John Cleveland's Residency for Abernethy's Restaurant
  • December 11, 2023: 'SPRING' AHEAD: 30+ Dancers from 13 African Countries to Make History at The Music Center
  • November 16, 2023: HELLO, 2024: Announcing 'Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA' Celebration!
  • October 3, 2023: BEGINNING OCT. 21: The 12th Annual 'Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos'
  • August 30, 2023: The Music Center Names New SVP Advancement
  • August 24, 2023: It's the FALLIDAYS: The Music Center Announces a Full Fall Season
  • August 21, 2023: The Music Center Launches Its Dance Season with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
  • August 16, 2023: The Music Center Mourns the Passing of Jerry Moss
  • August 16, 2023: The Music Center to host IndieCade's Legendary 'Night Games'
  • August 14, 2023: Introducing The Music Center's Newest Board of Directors
  • August 9, 2023: NOW OPEN: Applications for 'The Music Center's Spotlight'
  • July 14, 2023: FREE DTLA CONCERT: La Marisoul + Eliades Ochoa 'Live at The Music Center' - August 19, 2023
  • June 9, 2023: WELKOM: Dutch National Ballet to Debut at The Music Center, July 14–16, 2023 
  • June 2, 2023: BIG & BOLD: Announcing the 2023–2024 Season of 'Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center'
  • May 23, 2023: HERE'S THE BUZZ: Hundreds of Drones to Take Over Gloria Molina Grand Park's 4th of July Block Party
  • May 19, 2023: CATCH THE WAVES: Announcing the Electrifying Lineup for 'The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves' Outdoor Concert Series
  • May 16, 2023: KENDRICK, LOGIC, DRAKE, KRAVITZ: Complexions Contemporary Ballet Returns to The Music Center - June 16-18, 2023
  • May 15, 2023: The Music Center Mourns the Passing of Former L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina 
  • May 12, 2023: IT'S FOUR REAL: The Music Center and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
  • May 1, 2023: The Music Center Names Robert Gonzalez as New Director of Gloria Molina Grand Park
  • April 25, 2023: SUMMER VIBES: A Season to Remember at The Music Center!
  • April 19, 2023: THE FANTASTIC 14: Talented Teen Artists Are Grand Prize Finalists for 'The Music Center's 35th Annual Spotlight' Program 
  • April 17, 2023: VINYL FEVER: Announcing The Music Center's 'On the Record: Vinyl Fair'
  • April 13, 2023: WONDERFUL NEWS: The Music Center Welcomes Dance-Illusionists MOMIX Performing Fantastical Work 'Alice' - May 19-21, 2023
  • April 3, 2023: SWISS MADE: Dancers to Perform Live at The Music Center--From 6,000 Miles Away
  • March 16, 2023: VIRTUAL DOORBUSTER: The Music Center Launches 'Our Common Home' Interactive Art Exhibit
  • March 14, 2023: APRIL 28-30, 2023: The Music Center Kicks Off 20th Dance Season with Paul Taylor Dance Company!
  • March 9, 2023: THE GRAND OUTDOORS: Announcing Grand Park's 2023 Spring / Summer Events
  • February 28, 2023: CLASS ACT: 112 SoCal H.S. Students Become Semifinalists in 'The Music Center's Spotlight' Program
  • February 2, 2023: SPECIAL BULLETIN: 'The Music Center's 44th Annual Very Special Arts Festival' - Feb. 24-25, 2023
  • January 31, 2023: HERE'S THE DISH: The Music Center Announces New Class of Emerging Chefs for Abernethy's Restaurant
  • January 20, 2023 LIGHTS, CAMERA, DANCE! - Introducing 'The Music Center's Dance in Focus Film Festival: REFLECTIONS'
  • December 12, 2022: JAN. 14: The Music Center Celebrates A&M Records Co-Founder Jerry Moss
  • December 1 , 2022: LET'S GET FUNKY: Welcome Back to Grand Park's NYELA Party!
  • November 17, 2022: Dec 24: ‘L.A. County Holiday Celebration’ announces performers, hosts for 63rd annual event on Christmas Eve
  • October 20, 2022: SATURDAY, NOV. 12: 'We ARe Here' with BIPOC Legacies!
  • October 18, 2022: FROM FAIRYTALE TO FRIDA: The 20th Season of 'Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center' 
  • September 15, 2022: Grand Park's 10th Anniversary Weekend Celebration - Oct. 8-9
  • September 12, 2022: The Music Center's President & CEO, Rachel S. Moore, Formally Inducted As An Esteemed Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • August 11, 2022: The Music Center Announces Free Concert By Ozomatli
  • July 7, 2022: Introducing Kamal Sinclair: Leading The Music Center to Its Digital Future
  • July 6, 2022: The Music Center Appoints Dr. Lily Lee, Susan Matt and Teresita Notkin to Its Board of Directors 
  • June 29, 2022: DANCE & DIGITAL! The Music Center Welcomes Return of Pacific Northwest Ballet -- and Introducing the 'PNB Dance Film Festival'
  • June 24, 2022: BLASTOFF! Grand Park's Legendary 4th of July Block Party Returns Live and in Person to DTLA
  • June 23, 2022: ¡VAMOS! Chiquis, La Marisoul y Son California, Jackie Mendez, Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, Telmary Perform at The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
  • June 8, 2022: Tiler Peck and Rhenzy Feliz to Co-Host Spotlight 2022 Grand Finale
  • June 3, 2022: Grand Park Turns 10 - Let's Celebrate All Year!
  • May 19, 2022: West Coast Premiere of SW!NG OUT Dances Into The Music Center
  • April 27, 2022: The Music Center Spotlight Names 14 Finalists in Annual High School Program
  • April 18, 2022: The Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival Returns for Two Days of In Person Events
  • March 24, 2022: Asterid, the Newest Restaurant Concept from Award-Winning Chef Ray Garcia, Now Open in Downtown Los Angeles
  • March 15, 2022: The Music Center Expands Free Arts Experiences with Arts Grown L.A.
  • March 9, 2022: The Music Center Welcomes the Return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for Company Residency Including Five Days of Performances Plus Student and Senior Dance Learning Experiences
  • March 2, 2022: The Music Center Selects 100 Southern California High School Students as Semifinalists in The Music Center's 34th Annual Spotlight Competition
  • February 9, 2022: The Music Center Opens 19th Dance Season With Bernstein Dances
  • February 8, 2022: Grand Park Offers Five Romantic and Budget-Friendly Ways Angelenos Can Share A Safe Valentine's Day Outdoors With Friends and Loved Ones
  • January 7, 2022: The Music Center Names New SVP of People & Culture
  • December 22, 2021: The Music Center Announces Booster Vaccine Requirement
  • December 20, 2021: Event Update: Live audience cancelled for 62nd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration
  • December 19, 2021: Event Update: Grand Park Cancels live Invite-Only Audience for Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2022
  • December 6, 2021: Ninth Annual Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2022 to Be Featured on Fuse Broadcast and Grand Park's YouTube Livestream
  • November 17, 2021: L.A. County Holiday Celebration Turns 62, Returns to In-person Performance on December 24
  • November 3, 2021: The Music Center partners with Sip & Sonder and Carney's
  • October 19, 2021: The Music Center announces the 2022 Dance at The Music Center Season
  • October 6, 2021: The Music Center To Present UP! The Umbrella Project
  • September 29, 2021: The Music Center and Levy announce partnership with Chef Ray Garcia
  • September 28, 2021: Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos returns October 22, 2021
  • September 22, 2021: The Music Center Receives $2.5 Million Endowment Gift
  • August 20, 2021: Grand Park's Easy Mornings Brings Free Family-Friendly Activities to "The Park For Everyone"
  • August 10, 2021: The Music Center Continues Partnership With KCET & PBS SoCal
  • July 29, 201: The Music Center Launches Summer SoundWaves
  • July 21, 2021: The Music Center To Host Advance Screening of New Ailey Documentary
  • July 16, 2021: The Music Center's Free Dance DTLA Series Returns
  • July 15, 2021: Grand Park's Sunday Sessions Returns With First Live Performances in 17 Months
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